Friday, January 7, 2011

My kind of town....


In just a little while I will be peacing out of my office and peacing OUT of DC to head on over to Chicago. Wile I am definitely not stoked about the meetings I have in our Chicago office next week, I am happy that I get to plan some "fun time" around the trip and see friends there. And a special thanks to one of my old sorority sisters for having me as her guest for the weekend. This more than makes up for her sup-par tour guide performance on one of last year's trips to the Windy City. (To be fair, I may have been just the tiniest bit annoying asking questions about every single building we passed.)

I will let you all in on a secret, I have a bit of a crush on Chicago. While I don't know how I would handle the winters there -- in fact I have been nervous that I will freeze to death there this weekend -- I developed a little crush on the Second City when I travelled there for work (different job) many years ago. And it's grown over the years into a full-blown crush. I go there and feel like I could absolutely see myself living there and really liking it. This also may have something to do with an odd affinity I have noticed over the years for Midwestern Guys (which I am going to delve into in an upcoming post, for reals)

I will also let you in on a not-so-secret fact that I am so very happy to get out of DC for a few days and temporarily put some geographic distance between myself and my life here. My stresses at work, my of-late crazy hectic schedule, and my Mr. Toothbrush woes. While I know it is not healthy to run from problems...I know my @ss is gonna be borderline sprinting towards that plane later this afternoon. It's just for a few days...I can (attempt) to deal with all those problems and worries when I get back. Trust me, I am sure they will all still be here!

Oh, and suggestions for INDOOR activities in Chicago welcome! Like I said...it is gonna be friggin' freezing there!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

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Posted by Deviled Megs

11 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Have so much fun! I LOVE Chicago...even in the winter!! :) I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it!

    xoxo
    Jess

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  2. LexiloooJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I think I have a bit of a crush on Chicago too. I've been four times; three in high school, in February, for Model UN, and then once a few years ago for a wedding in October! I've never been when it was warm, but I still think I'd be okay living there!

    Have you tried the pizza at Gino's East? People always suggested that to me, and it is good!

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  3. J.DayJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I was in Chicago for a week a couple years ago for work. I wish I had had the time to be a tourist, but alas, I didn't have the time. I went in May, so it wasn't freezing, but it was still cool. I will probably never get back there, but at least I can say I was there. lol

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  4. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    A) Go to Second City and laugh your ace off...that'll help you forget about B) you're not running from life's problems/stresses, you're merely taking a vacation from them. ;)

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  5. MelJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Indoor winter options here? I agree with Ana, see a show at Second City. Hit up a good restaurant. If you truly want a fun pizza experience, forget the deep dish. Go to Piece in Bucktown. And above all, DRINK! Our bars here rock! ;) Enjoy!

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  6. DSSJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Ahhh...Chicago! I love it so :) However, I've never been there in the winter. I can't think of what to do indoors. If I think of something fabulous, I'll message you ASAP!

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  7. DSSJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    P.S. Do you love Lou Malnati's pizza? It is my absolute, hands down fave ever!

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  8. Suburban prepJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    http://buzzbo.com/chi/category/uncategorized/

    http://www.chitowncheapskate.com/2010/12/chiago-free-magnificent-mile-instagreeter-tour.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Chi-townCheapskate+%28Chi-Town+Cheapskate%29

    http://chicagofree.info/

    http://www.chicagofun.com/

    http://www.stylechicago.com/default.asp

    Those are just a small list of sites to look at that might give you suggestions about this weekend.
    It is supposed to be cold here but that is half the fun.

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  9. RuthJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Have fun!
    My bestie & I are planning a trip there one September so we can watch the Bears play.

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  10. #unmatchedJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    oooh am jealous, of the visit, not the work. I've never been to Chicago and am fascinated.

    left you an award on ctcupcake!

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  11. Jenny DBJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Oooh are you going to be there for the big game?? you know, when the bears take on the seahawks??

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